Solution Design Manager

Crane Worldwide Logistics • Houston, TX

52d • Onsite

About The Position

The Solution Design Manager analyzes complex warehousing and fulfillment opportunities, developing solutions aligned with the win strategy. This role involves working with Solutions Engineering and IT Product Owners to create optimal layouts, material, and process flows. The manager will maintain effective communication across teams, develop and maintain solution strategies for warehouse services (storage, handling, value-added services), and document the scope of work and assumptions for contract logistics opportunities. Additionally, they will identify and mitigate potential risks, support the sales process with client-facing presentations, and stay updated on industry advancements in automation and robotics to evaluate their impact on cost savings, efficiency, and scalability. The role also includes identifying areas for improvement in pricing strategies, tools, and processes, and working with the team to implement enhancements. During active deployment, the manager ensures new solutions align with customer requirements and company objectives, and partners with relevant teams to propose solution enhancements for existing operations.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex designs, concepts, and regulations into terms readily understood
• 5-10 years of experience in warehouse layout, engineering, and design in industries such as third-party logistics (3PL), e-commerce, retail distribution, manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods (CPG).
• Hands on experience developing and implementing innovative warehouse solutions that balance cost, efficiency, and scalability.
• Expertise in designing warehouse strategies including put-away, picking, replenishment, slotting optimization, and overall workflow design to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Experience working within warehouse management systems (WMS) and integrating automation into operational workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze total cost of ownership (TCO) and ROI for various warehouse strategies and automation solutions.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and logistics best practices to drive operational improvements
• Must have strong computer skills associated with the utilization of Excel, PowerPoint, Smart Sheets, Visio, Access, SQL, Power BI, etc.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company in an ongoing capacity without company sponsorship
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position

Responsibilities

• Analyzes complex warehousing and fulfillment opportunities and develops solutions aligned to win strategy.
• Works with Solutions Engineering and IT Product Owners to develop the optimal layout, material, and process flows for each solution.
• Maintain effective communication across all team members as the solution develops.
• Develop and maintain solution strategies for warehouse services, including storage, handling, and value-added services, considering cost factors, market conditions, and profitability goals.
• Maintain thorough documentation of the scope of work and assumptions for all contract logistics opportunities.
• Identify potential risks and propose alternatives to mitigate risk.
• Actively support the sales process and create high quality, client facing visual presentation content.
• Stay up to date with industry advancements in automation, robotics, and warehouse technologies, evaluating their potential impact on cost savings, efficiency, and scalability within specific solutions.
• Identify areas for improvement in pricing strategies, tools, and processes and work with the team to implement enhancements.
• Ensure newly implemented solutions are aligned with customer requirements and Crane business objectives.
• Partner with Solutions Engineering, IT Product Owner, and Operations to propose solution enhancements to existing Crane station operations.

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior